"Wait up, Kuki, we still haven't picked up the boba..."
"Later this afternoon!"
Before Arataki Itto could struggle, Kuki Shinobu twisted a pressure point on his arm, pulling him away from the scene.
"Boss, wait for us!"
Arataki's lackeys quickly followed.
"Haha, this child is still as shy as ever," Nanami Ginjirou chuckled, covering her mouth.
From his observations, Feng Yi felt that Kuki Shinobu wasn't shy at all; she was only wary of the shrine maidens of Grand Narukami Shrine.
"Mr. Feng Yi, I need to deliver the boba to the Shrine Maiden. I'll take my leave now. Farewell."
After a brief chat with Feng Yi, Nanami Ginjirou saw that the boba for the Shrine Maiden was ready and bid him goodbye.
Feng Yi returned to his lounge chair, indulging in his leisurely, escapist lifestyle.
During this time, Kamisato Ayaka and Yoimiya visited, helped out at the boba shop for a while, and then left for other matters.
It wasn't until around three in the afternoon that Kujou Sara arrived.
"Feng Yi, the Fatui's Delusion production facility has been thoroughly investigated by the Shogun. She's sent me to inform you to come over..."
"Boss Feng Yi, are we going to fight? As the boba shop's top bodyguard, fighting is my specialty! If my Great Rock Club isn't used soon, it'll grow moss."
Before Feng Yi could reply, Arataki Itto, who was trying to attract customers, perked up like a cat smelling fish and eagerly approached, stretching his joints, itching for a good brawl.
Kujou Tortoise had always refused his dueling invitations, and coupled with his diligent work these past few days, his bones were aching for action.
If he hadn't heard about this, it would have been fine. But with such a good opportunity for a fight, if Boss Feng Yi didn't take him along, he'd feel like ants were crawling all over him.
"Indeed, we are going to take action, but it might be a bit dangerous, so perhaps you should..."
Feng Yi actually didn't intend to bring Arataki Itto along. After all, this was supposed to be a sweet trip for him and Ei.
"Hey, hey, dangerous? Then I definitely have to join! As an employee of the Boba Tea Shop, I must ensure my boss's safety. If you die, who will pay me?"
Upon hearing this, Arataki Itto became even more excited. If he didn't participate today, he'd feel sluggish the entire day.
"Alright, alright. But, we agreed beforehand, you can't act on your own later!"
Seeing Arataki Itto's fervent and expectant gaze, Feng Yi couldn't bear to refuse. He'd just treat him as an extra brawler.
"Hooray! I am peerless in martial arts, unrivaled! Hahahahahahaha..."
Arataki Itto's loud laughter made Kujou Sara frown.
Kujou Sara winked at Feng Yi: Are you sure you want to bring this fool?
Feng Yi returned the exchange of glances: I've already promised him, I can't go back on my word, right? Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on him, and everything will be fine!
Feng Yi, along with Arataki Itto, followed Kujou Sara to Tenshukaku and met up with the Raiden Shogun.
Upon seeing Feng Yi, a complex expression flickered in the Raiden Shogun's eyes, but it was quickly masked.
Although she was an observer of last night's events, her body was still her own. Ei could feel it, and she could too.
That stimulating and frenzied experience was, besides battles, the second most emotionally turbulent event since her creation.
The Raiden Shogun wished to forget such a shameful incident, but the more she tried to forget, the more it replayed in her mind like a continuous movie.
The moment she saw Feng Yi, this memory resurfaced.
Initially, the Raiden Shogun was hostile towards Feng Yi, viewing him as an unpredictable variable. Later, during their exchanges, she felt his strength was considerable and that he was a worthy opponent to give her all against.
After last night's incident, the Raiden Shogun felt a different kind of feeling towards Feng Yi, a complex and contradictory emotion that was difficult to articulate.
Seeing Feng Yi approach her, the Raiden Shogun gave him a meaningful glance before transferring control of her body to Ei.
"Ei, let's go. I've brought a helper."
Noticing Ei in control of the Raiden Shogun's body, Feng Yi gestured to Arataki Itto, who was squatting on the ground nearby, watching ants move house.
Feng Yi could easily distinguish who was controlling the Raiden Shogun's body by looking at their eyes.
This was because Ei's gaze towards him carried a gentle affection.
On the other hand, the Raiden Shogun's gaze was cold and tinged with hostility.
"Mmm, I've dispatched the Tenryou Commission's special force, the Onbushou, to investigate the Fatui's Delusion production base. It is indeed located on the seaside cliffs in the southwestern part of Yashiori Island, just as you said. Without further delay, let's set off now!"
Ei nodded. It would be sufficient for just her and Feng Yi, and now, with the addition of a street urchin who didn't seem very bright, a total of three people would suffice.
"Itto, it's time to go!"
Feng Yi waved to Arataki Itto, who was engrossed in watching the ants.
Moving stealthily, the trio soon arrived at a hillside not far from the Delusion base.
Looking down, Feng Yi observed several Fatui soldiers guarding the entrance to the facility.
"It would be best to neutralize them silently, without alerting the higher-ups inside and allowing them to escape..." Feng Yi muttered softly.
"Assassination? Hahahahaha... I'm the best at that! Leave it to me!"
Arataki Itto placed a hand over his mouth and laughed heartily, taking on the task of assassination.
Before Feng Yi could say more, Arataki Itto crouched low and cautiously slunk down the hillside.
"Feng Yi, is he really reliable? I have a bad feeling about this," Ei frowned, watching Arataki Itto stumble and nearly tumble down the slope, looking disheveled. She felt somewhat uneasy.
"When Itto is not being his usual self, he should be quite reliable, right? Uh... Never mind, let's follow them. Be ready for combat at any moment, we can't let the big fish inside the Delusion factory escape."
Although Feng Yi wanted to trust Arataki Itto, seeing him almost get into an accident just getting down the hill made him unable to convince himself.
To be safe, Feng Yi and Ei also quietly descended the hill, ready to provide backup.
Arataki Itto wiped the sweat from his forehead, finally reaching the bottom of the hill safely. Fortunately, he was agile, otherwise he would have missed his step and rolled down.
Who knew that rock looked so stable, but it gave way when he stepped on it?
Time for the real work. Arataki Itto produced a thick, long Great Rock Club from somewhere. Its tip was adorned with several conical stones, resembling a mace.